What's the relationship between Siper and likely SAMP/T NG procurement?
Same class systems...
Turkey has tried numerous times to procure and take part in the co-development of the SAMP/T NG since the cancellation of T-LORAMIDS, but the French have consistently hindered these efforts.
First ABM tests of the upcoming Siper Block 3 are expected around 2029, and operational deployment would happen even later. Considering the four decades old regional ballistic missile threat, they are exploring their chances to see if a stopgap procurement would be possible, since TR-FR relations are slightly better nowadays.
The Commander of the Navy recently said they have also accelerated the TF-2000 destroyer program, and the 2nd and 3rd ships are going to begin construction soon.
Perhaps they only want to acquire the missile and integrate it with the ship’s CMS and sensors?